Cortez fire district plans CPR classes
The Cortez Fire Protection District will start holding CPR and First-Aid certification classes on the third Sunday of each month beginning at 9 a.m.
These are American Heart Association (AHA) curriculum courses. Courses range from six to eight hours depending on the class, and will be held at Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., Cortez.
Class types include CPR/AED, CPR/AED and First-Aid, Healthcare Provider CPR. Minimum class size is four students.
Call 970-565-3157 to register.
Donors Choose looking for donations
Donors Choose, which assists teachers in getting materials, books, equipment and other supplies for their schools, requests support for its project “Smiles on the Faces of Children.”
The project helps provide books, Rosetta Stone language learning licenses for students and parents, and headsets with microphones.
Grant time runs out Feb. 12.
Rosetta Stone helps parents and students become proficient in English language by having them practice listening, speaking, reading, writing and spelling. Parents will be invited to evening classes in which they can use Rosetta Stone to help them be more successful in their careers and help their children with English.
Rosetta Stone is an engaging program, and research supports its accomplishments.
The other part of the grant includes putting more books into the hands of students.
To donate, go to DonorsChoose.org and enter your ZIP Code on the map to find the “Smiles on the Faces of Children” donation page or go to http://bit.ly/1Gxk3O6.
Youth Collaborative seeks a director
The School Community Youth Collaborative is seeking a director, beginning in March, who thinks outside the box, collaborates with nonprofits, and advocates for the organization.
SCYC creates pro-social opportunities for youths to build healthy relationships and engage in their communities through sustainable collaborations with youth and organizations in Montezuma and Dolores counties. SCYC is dedicated to helping youths in Montezuma and Dolores counties thrive by having a voice and an impact in their community now and when they become adults. SCYC is a program of Onward! A Legacy Foundation.
Contact la_luna88@hotmail.com.
Local jazz musicians plan concert on Feb. 27
SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents an evening of jazz at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, featuring local flugal horn player Bob Newnam and a group of local musicians to celebrate this very American form of music.
The group includes Terry Wells, Cat Hill, Nate Mayfield, Bob Hemenger, Linda Bartley, John Petty, Skylar Smith, Tony Littlejohn and Herb Folsom.
The concert will be in the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium.
Tickets are available at the door, priced at $10 for adults and $5 for youths. SWCC season ticket holders get in free.
Information: Lindsay Havran at 565-7676 or Joyce Stevenson at 565-4757.
Groundhog Supper is coming back
The Dolores Groundhog Supper is being revived this year on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. in honor of the Groundhog’s winter prediction. Dinner will be served at the historic United Methodist Church at 105 N. 8th Street in Dolores. The cost is $9 per person ($5 for kids under 12).
Information: 970-560-1390.
The Cortez Journal